Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year the world produces 14 million tons of—non-biodegradable—polystyrene foam. The general-purpose plastic is hard, brittle, ...

Biodegradable packaging from mycellium and agriculture waste produced by S.Lab for Loreal. A German pharmacist invented polystyrene in 1839. Today, the production of polystyrene produces more than ...

Bacteria could help transform a key component of disposable cups, plates and utensils into a useful eco-friendly plastic, significantly reducing the environmental impact of this ubiquitous, but ...

The Lagos government has announced a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics across the state. Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of closed-cell extruded polystyrene ...

GEORGE TOWN: Hindu devotees attending the Maasi Magam Theppa Thiruvisha or the Floating Lantern Festival at the Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang next Monday (March 2) have been urged not ...

A team of researchers in Germany has created popcorn foam. This insulation alternative to polystyrene foam is a renewable and biodegradable material. Every year the world produces 14 million tons ...